Tunnel Project Manager

Maynard Civil Engineering Recruitment Ltd.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Civil Engineering Recruitment Ltd. partners with a specialist engineering consultancy to support a landmark tunnelling project on the East Coast.

They seek a Senior Tunnelling & Geotechnical Engineer with deep tunnel design and technical review experience to join the Owner’s Engineer team. You will lead geotechnical and tunnelling design review, oversee excavation methods and ground behaviour, review submissions, and mentor junior engineers within a multidisciplinary environment in New

Qualifications

• Extensive deep tunnelling and geotechnical engineering experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability in design review, technical assurance, and interpreting complex geotechnical data.
• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; postgraduate qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical and tunnelling design review activities on behalf of the Owner’s Engineer team.
• Provide technical oversight on deep tunnel alignment, excavation methods, ground behaviour, support systems, and construction sequencing.
• Review and challenge contractor submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements and safety standards.
• Identify and manage geotechnical and tunnelling risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, client representatives, and contractors.
• Mentor junior engineers within the consultancy team.
• Attend site inspections, technical workshops, and progress review meetings.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Tunnelling

Design review

Technical assurance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

We are partnering with a specialist engineering consultancy that forms a key part of the Owner’s Engineer team on a major, high-profile tunnelling project on the East Coast. They are seeking an accomplished Senior Tunnelling & Geotechnical Engineer with extensive experience in deep tunnel design, geotechnical engineering, and technical design review for large-scale infrastructure projects.

This is a rare opportunity to work on a landmark project with significant national visibility, alongside a highly respected team of technical experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical and tunnelling design review activities on behalf of the Owner’s Engineer team.
• Provide technical oversight on deep tunnel alignment, excavation methods, ground behaviour, support systems, and construction sequencing.
• Review and challenge contractor and designer submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry best practice, and safety standards.
• Identify and manage geotechnical and tunnelling risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, client representatives, and contractors.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers within the consultancy team.
• Attend site inspections, technical workshops, and progress review meetings as required.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in deep tunnels, underground works, and geotechnical engineering within major infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Strong background in design review, technical assurance, and interpreting complex geotechnical data.
• Proven track record working on large tunnelling or underground construction projects (e.g., water conveyance tunnels, metro systems, major utility tunnels).
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline; postgraduate qualifications preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary Owner’s Engineer or client-side environment.